Holy Rebels: A New Recipe for Modern-Day Saints - with Lama Rod Owens

“Freedom is my capacity to respond to the world, to respond to everything, not just habitually react.” Join Sah D'Simone for an electrifying conversation with Lama Rod Owens, a trailblazing Buddhist teacher, minister, author, and activist. Together, they dive deep into the heart of what true freedom means in our complex world. Lama Rod, introducing his groundbreaking book "The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors," challenges conventional wisdom about liberation. He offers a perspective on freedom that goes beyond mere happiness, inviting listeners to explore the boundless nature of their own consciousness. This episode tackles head-on the realities of systemic oppression, trauma, and the messy journey of healing. With raw honesty and unexpected humor, Lama Rod shares his personal path of making ancient Buddhist wisdom accessible to diverse, modern communities. Prepare to have your understanding of spirituality shaken up as Lama Rod reinterprets the Bodhisattva tradition for today's world. He argues that everyone can be a "New Saint," practicing profound goodness while still embracing life's joys. From discussing how to disrupt harmful habits to exploring the power of self-forgiveness, this conversation is a masterclass in personal transformation. Lama Rod even shares a simple yet potent affirmation that listeners report as life-changing - you'll have to tune in to hear it! Whether you're a seasoned meditator or new to spirituality, this episode promises insights that will resonate long after you've finished listening. Don't miss this chance to hear two spiritual renegades discuss freedom, compassion, and the art of living authentically in a complicated world. GUEST BIO Lama Rod Owens is a Buddhist minister, author, and activist. He is one of the leading Buddhist teachers in the world today. He holds a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School and is a co-author of Radical Dharma: Talking Race, Love and Liberation. Owens is the co-founder of Bhumisparsha, a Buddhist tantric practice and study community. Has been published in Buddhadharma, Lion’s Roar, Tricycle and The Harvard Divinity Bulletin, and offers talks, retreats and workshops in more than seven countries. A book for these times, Love & Rage: The Path to Liberation Through Anger was published in June 2020, to critical acclaim for its prophetic truth, timing, honesty and wisdom, in dealing with the multiplicity of challenges this generation is waking up to. www.lamarod.com ✨✨✨ This podcast was brought to you by: IIN - I'm so excited to be a featured speaker at the (free) Wellbeing 2024 virtual summit. Join my session, Dancing with Spirit: A Somatic Activated Healing Experience: https://instituteforintegrativenutrition.pxf.io/g1Mx0g And, go to https://instituteforintegrativenutrition.pxf.io/c/2486408/2108424/26704 and use my discount code SAHDSIMONE to save 25% on all courses! (excluding bundles) AG1 - Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 Free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/SAH to check it out! HIGHER DOSE - Visit www.higherdose.com and enter the code SAH15 to save 15% on your first order. ANIMA MUNDI - Go to https://glnk.io/1123/sahdsimone and use code SAH15 for 15% off your order! ✨✨✨ Get Sah’s FREE GUIDE to help end Imposter Syndrome! Please leave a review of the podcast and send a screenshot to [email protected] with the subject line PODCAST REVIEW.  💙Get more Sah in your life: https://linktr.ee/sahdsimone  ✨✨✨ © Sah D’Simone This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices